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    I do not understand how someone can philosophically supports the concepts of free market capitalism in the form of companies, but in the next breath decry workers unions as evil.

    Particularly given that a significant portion of the working conditions they almost undoubtedly enjoy can be directly attributed to the historical activities of workers unions.

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    If this is AI then I don't need to read the thread to realize that it's probably devolved away from the original argument into something more philosophical.

    My points are this:
    • In a single-payer system there is actually more choice and freedom for patients
    • While efficiency does not equal low overhead, the government has indeed had some success managing medicaid.
    • An income-tax-like bracket system for health-care?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrShrike View Post
    I do not understand how someone can philosophically supports the concepts of free market capitalism in the form of companies, but in the next breath decry workers unions as evil.
    I don't understand how this is different from saying: "I don't see how someone philosophically can be a democrat, but in the next breath state their support for Barack Obama."

    Quote Originally Posted by TheOriginalGrumpySpy
    My points are this:

    * In a single-payer system there is actually more choice and freedom for patients
    * While efficiency does not equal low overhead, the government has indeed had some success managing medicaid.
    * An income-tax-like bracket system for health-care?
    I don't at all understand your first point, please explain how that makes sense.
    For your second point, what successes are you referring to?
    I think I'd rather stay away from your third point for now.

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